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IWSC Wine Judging in Georgia jury member Melanie Battiston posts about her trip to Georgia.<\/p>\n

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1. Summery of the whole week \"\ud83e\udd70\"<\/span><\/h3>\n
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2. Chacha, somehow a favorite word of Georgians, is a traditional grape vodka.<\/h3>\n
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3. Tarragon Lemonade and Red Wine Stained Teeth. Tarragon is a favorite herb of Georgians. Tarragon lemonade is a light, aromatic drink with a strange visual appeal.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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4. Georgian cuisine consists mostly of meat! Chicken, pork, beef and veal. For me, the most delicious was the barbecue.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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5. Khinkali And when you think dinner is over\u2026 that\u2019s when khinkali comes to the table. This dish resembles the sun in shape (one of the most important symbols in Georgian mythology). The most important thing is to serve it while its juice is still warm.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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6. The best pork cheeks I’ve ever tasted.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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7. Pkhali is a staple on every Georgian table. It is a cold dish that is especially good with Georgian bread. Pkhali can be made from any type of vegetable.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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8. The Georgian kantsi, a drinking vessel usually made from a sheep’s or goat’s horn, is part of Georgian tradition. After the end of the sadghidrelzo, it is necessary to empty the entire glass.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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9. David Kermode and his beloved Khachapuri A delicious Georgian dish made from cheese and dough. More than 50 types of Khachapuri have been identified, but as far as I know, all types of Khachapuri have a lot of cheese.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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10. Georgian toast\/performance? Imagine a table full of guests, with a toastmaster sitting with them, and plenty of wine. The toastmaster introduces a speaker who tells a story or history that is close to his or her heart. A Georgian toast can last for hours and is a place to share strong emotional bonds.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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\"\u2665\ufe0f\"Georgia is a place of joy and laughter. And most importantly,() it is a place where there is heartfelt hospitality.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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